Related words すごい is a native, everyday i-adjective for 'amazing', while グレート is a loanword with a trendier, more Western feel and is used only casually.
素晴らしい is a formal, widely accepted i-adjective for 'splendid' or 'wonderful', whereas グレート is casual slang more common in advertising or pop speech.
偉大 describes greatness of achievement or character in a serious, formal register, while グレート is a light, casual loanword used for anything impressive.
Written forms グレート Usage 77%
Standard katakana spelling for the English loanword 'great'.
グレイト Usage 23%
Alternate katakana spelling reflecting a slightly different English pronunciation; less common than グレート .
Etymology Borrowed from English 'great', used as a na-adjective in Japanese.
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